Sonakshi's bright attire and high wattage smile spread good cheer among the special needs children. She shook hands and sang for them, enjoying the photo op as much as the children did.Sonakshi was accompanied to the event by mother Poonam Sinha and actress Dimple Kapadia.

The Dabangg star spent nearly Rs 1,00,000 purchasing items hand made by the tots, such as paper bags, bangles and saris.

The organizers, Maharashtra State Women's Council Working for Underprivileged Women and Children, were delighted with the huge sale.

"It was very kind of Dimpleji, Poonam and Sonakshi to come and spend time with our kids. We have never had such a huge sale," said Kushma Jiwarajka, president of the organization.